I was thrilled to have a discussion with Ulcca Joshi Hansen regarding her powerful book, The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Help All Young People Thrive (2021) and what she has seen since the book’s release Read More …
The Future of Smart with Ulcca Joshi Hansen
‘Tackling the Motivation Crisis’ with Mike Anderson
As the new school year is officially in full swing and the initial excitement of the first weeks has faded, one of the most important concerns on many educators’ minds is how to keep students motivated. Over the Labor Read More …
Hacking Assessment to Go Gradeless with Starr Stackstein
I’ve been an admirer of Starr Sackstein and her work for a long time. She’s been a beacon for years on moving away from grading and moving toward a focus on self-directed learning. She has made real movements in pedagogy and Read More …
Building a Classroom Culture with Empathy in Mind
Focusing on the first weeks of school with a personal reflection signals to your students what you value and how you value them. So, using an empathy map as a personal reflection that can be shared with classmates is a Read More …
Pairing Classes for a Unique School Experience with Kimberly Sheppard of Henry County Schools
I was invited to do a keynote speech in Henry County, Georgia approximately seven years ago. I was so impressed with a commitment to growing a personalized learning culture there through family conversations, professional development events, software platforms to house Read More …
Teacher-Librarian Beth Campbell on the Power of Student-Led Thinking
Beth Campbell has been inspiring a culture of readers in her school communities for 39 years. As a teacher-librarian in Bettendorf, Iowa, she invites others to collaborate with her in developing authentic experiences for students. I’m excited to share my Read More …
Limited Time To Learn: How We Coach Busy Teachers
These small-lift, researched-based Card Drops prove to be a right-sized fit for continuous teacher-learning.
Four Lessons I learned from Reading Recovery
Reading Recovery is not just an intervention; it’s an investment in students and teachers. Matt Renwick explains four lessons learned.
My Conversation with Dr. Chris Emdin
Highlights from my interview with scientist, advocate, teacher, speaker and connector Dr. Christopher Emdin about his new book: “STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream.”
The Depth Behind Icebreakers
These icebreakers provide an opportunity to lay the groundwork for building relationships and identify the Habits of Mind that are critical behaviors for building the quality of those relationships.